Welder Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
3.5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Welding apprentice. Learning to weld in the workshop 3 days a week. Learning theory 1 day a week and completing a behaviours curriculum from home 1 day a week
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy learning to weld and learning new skills in general.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes I have learned the fundamentals of welding and improved on my social skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Good in places, not so good in others. Although we have been adapting with the pandemic.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Lots of support is available
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Support is available
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
As far as I'm aware, well.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Local apprenticeship Council, outward bounds, BAE podcast
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is a fantastic opportunity
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Go for it and give it your best
